WBS Diagram

To simplify the managing of a complex project, it is advisable to divide it into the components in a hierarchical tree structure, called by Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). WBS diagram clearly divides all the works and tasks that must be done to achieve the objectives of the project, into the smaller operations and actions. Such division of the project accelerates the allocation of resources and establishes the areas of responsibility for each team member. WBS diagram is one of the main planning tools frequently used by project managers, it allows you to clearly define the entire scope of work on the project, to describe in details the content of these works and to arrange them in a form of hierarchical structure. The better you detailing the WBS, the more accurate will be all actions. The optimal size of elements is from the few days to several months. ConceptDraw Office suite applications and ConceptDraw Solution Park contain a lot of tools actively applied in project management, in their quantity is included the possibility of easy creation professional-looking Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) diagrams.

How to Report Task's Execution with Gantt Chart

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ConceptDraw PROJECT’s powerful reporting engine lets you generate a set of tabular reports with just one click, or visualize your project as Radial Tasks Structures, Work Breakdown Structures and Resource Calendars. It also provides you with dynamic Project Dashboards.

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Org Chart Diagram

ConceptDraw Office products and PM solutions included to ConceptDraw Solution Park support many project methodologies, among them Agile and Simple Projects, which help in implementing the best practices in project management. ConceptDraw Office applications give effective support in solving the issues related with planning, tracking, events, milestones, resource usage, and many other project management functions. ConceptDraw MINDMAP software provides the great advantages of a Mind Map hierarchical tree structure during the process of development the organizational structure of an organization. When you need to make the Organizational Chart, you can use any ConceptDraw PRO or ConceptDraw MINDMAP software. If you already have a designed Mind Map, it is incredibly easy to generate an Organizational Chart directly from ConceptDraw MINDMAP. You need simply double-click the corresponding icon, all the rest will be made automatically. The Organizational Chart will be created from the active page of your map, outputted to ConceptDraw PRO and opened in Slideshow mode.

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Project planning process - Flowchart

"Project planning is part of project management, which relates to the use of schedules such as Gantt charts to plan and subsequently report progress within the project environment.
Initially, the project scope is defined and the appropriate methods for completing the project are determined. Following this step, the durations for the various tasks necessary to complete the work are listed and grouped into a work breakdown structure. Project planning is often used to organize different areas of a project, including project plans, work loads and the management of teams and individuals. The logical dependencies between tasks are defined using an activity network diagram that enables identification of the critical path. Float or slack time in the schedule can be calculated using project management software. Then the necessary resources can be estimated and costs for each activity can be allocated to each resource, giving the total project cost. At this stage, the project schedule may be optimized to achieve the appropriate balance between resource usage and project duration to comply with the project objectives. Once established and agreed, the project schedule becomes what is known as the baseline schedule. Progress will be measured against the baseline schedule throughout the life of the project. Analyzing progress compared to the baseline schedule is known as earned value management.
The inputs of the project planning phase include the project charter and the concept proposal. The outputs of the project planning phase include the project requirements, the project schedule, and the project management plan." [Project planning. Wikipedia]
The flow chart example "Project planning process" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Flowcharts solution from the area "What is a Diagram" of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

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Why People Select ConceptDraw MINDMAP

Why people select ConceptDraw MINDMAP? Undoubtedly it is the best alternative to MindJet MindManager. Among the advantages of ConceptDraw MINDMAP are: powerful and unique tools for brainstorming, outlining, taking notes, making detailed Mind Maps and relationship maps; the personal license that gives the ownership on the product for the product's life and allows a concurrent Mac and Windows installation; the absence of obligatory subscription on renewal; regularly updates with new features, templates and low upgrade costs; free technical support and better service for a lower cost. Besides, ConceptDraw MINDMAP provides the operating system migration and compatibility with other ConceptDraw products. It is a cross-platform software for the use on Mac and Windows machines simultaneously according to your preferences. The opening of ConceptDraw MINDMAP document in ConceptDraw PROJECT application turns the outline into a project, now you can add resources and due dates, edit the tasks to make a robust and easily-deciphered project. Discover today what these benefits mean to you.

Responsibility assignment matrix - Central statistical office

"A responsibility assignment matrix (RAM), also known as RACI matrix or ARCI matrix or linear responsibility chart (LRC), describes the participation by various roles in completing tasks or deliverables for a project or business process. It is especially useful in clarifying roles and responsibilities in cross-functional/ departmental projects and processes.
RACI and ARCI are acronyms derived from the four key responsibilities most typically used: Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed. ...
The matrix is typically created with a vertical axis (left-hand column) of tasks (e.g., from a work breakdown structure WBS) or deliverables (e.g., from a product breakdown structure PBS), and a horizontal axis (top row) of roles (e.g., from an organizational chart)" [Responsibility assignment matrix. Wikipedia]
The responsibility assignment matrix example "Central statistical office" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the solution "Seven Management and Planning Tools" from the Management area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.